Debt book, 1733-1775.

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Debt book, 1733-1775.

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Proprietary records that list persons owning land and owing annual quit rents to Lord Baltimore. Entries include owner's name, tract name, and amount of rent paid. Contains some photostatic copies. Indexed by the MARYLAND INDEXES Debt Book, Index [MSA S14]. Volumes arranged by county.

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Maryland State Archives

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